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Bereavement Days

Bereavement Days for employees in Legacy UMDNJ Positions

Paid time off for absence from work due to a death in the immediate family

Up to three (3) consecutive calendar days off with pay will be granted to eligible employees at the time of the death of an immediate family member provided they are scheduled to work those three (3) days and provided sick pay is accumulated to the credit of the employee.

Additional time off may be granted by the employee’s department head chargeable to available administrative leave; float holidays; vacation days, but not additional sick days unless supported by medical documentation.

For additional information please refer to the Bereavement Leave Policy.